Guptill ready for reunion with Barbadian star

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (CMC):

New Zealander Martin Guptill is champing at the bit over the thought of reuniting with opening partner Dwayne Smith, in the upcoming Caribbean Premier League which bowls off next month.

The free-scoring pair will team up for Barbados Tridents in a throwback to their time together at Guyana Amazon Warriors a couple of seasons ago.

"I think it's exciting, there's some world-class players in there, both local and international, so I'm looking forward to getting over there," Guptill said.

"I'll be batting again with Dwayne Smith, the way it was in Guyana a couple of years ago. You know he's an exciting player who gives the ball a bit of a whack at the top as well.

"We've got some exciting all-rounders with Roston Chase, also Jason Holder as well, so it is an exciting team to be a part of and I am looking forward to getting over there."

The sixth edition of the popular T20 tournament will run from August 8 to September 16, and will see Tridents chasing their first title since their successful run four years ago.

Tridents, led by West Indies Test captain Jason Holder, will open their campaign against Amazon Warriors on August 12, in Georgetown.